Abstract
Research is described which is aimed towards the application of NiTi to the problem of scoliosis. One of the results is a NiTi Harrington rod, shortened initially by deformation, inserted and distraction force applied following the normal procedure used for the first operation. After 10 to 15 days, heat (about 5 degree C above body temperature) is applied externally causing the rod to regain its undeformed longer shape and reestablish the initial distraction force without the need for further surgical procedure. Only a shape memory effect alloy can accomplish so simply this added correction without a new operation.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 563-574 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| State | Published - 1975 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Shape Mem Eff and Appl, Int Symp, Proc, Metall Soc of AIME, Spring Meet - Toronto, Ont, Can Duration: May 19 1975 → May 20 1975 |
Conference
| Conference | Shape Mem Eff and Appl, Int Symp, Proc, Metall Soc of AIME, Spring Meet |
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| City | Toronto, Ont, Can |
| Period | 5/19/75 → 5/20/75 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)